Chuyên đề Conjunctions

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CHUYÊN ĐỀ CONJUNCTIONS

PHẦN I: HỆ THỐNG LÝ THUYẾT

1/ Although/ though/ even though / Much as ( Mặc dù) + clause ( Mệnh đề)
Eg : – Although / though / even though he was tired, he tried to finish his work.

= He tried to finish work although/ though/ even though he was tired. ( Mặc dù anh ấy mệt
nhưng anh ấy vẫn cố gắng làm xong việc)

2/ Despite/ In spite of ( Mặc dù) + sth/ doing sth

Eg : – Despite/ In spite of being tired, he tried to finish his work. (Mặc dù anh ấy mệt nhưng
anh ấy vẫn cố gắng làm xong việc)

– Despite/ In spite of the bad weather, we still set off. ( Mặc dù thời tiết xấu nhưng chúng tôi
vẫn khởi hành)

– Although his leg was broken, he managed to get home before night.( Mặc dù chân đau nhưng
anh ấy vẫn về nhà trước khi trời tối)

= Despite/ In spite of his broken leg, he ……….
= Despite/ In spite of his leg being broken, he ……….
= Despite the fact that his leg was broken, he ………..
In spite of

3/ Because/ As / Since + clause ( Bởi vì)

Eg : – Because / As/ Since she was tired she went to bed early.( Bởi vì mệt cho nên cơ đi ngủ
sớm)

= She went to bed early for she was tired.

* Notes : Because of + nouns / V-ing

Eg : – We had to stay at home because it was raining.( Chúng tơi phải ở nhà vì trời đang mưa)
= Because of the rain, we had to stay at home. ( Chúng tơi phải ở nhà vì trời mưa)

– Because I felt tired, I went to bed early. = Because of feeling tired, I went to bed early.
4/ So that + clause ( Để …)

Eg : – I speak slowly so that they can understand. ( Tơi nói chậm để họ hiểu)
5/ In order to/ So as to ( Để ..)

* In order / So as to do sth ( Để làm gì )

Eg :- I wrote a letter to my mother so as to / in order to inform her of my new job.
( Tôi viết thư cho mẹ để thông báo về công việc mới của tôi)

* In order / So as not to do sth ( Để khơng làm gì)

Eg : – I walked in quietly in order / so as not to wake the children up. (Tôi đi khẽ vào để không
đánh thức lũ trẻ)

* In order for sb to do sth ( Để cho ai làm gì)

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Eg : – The coat is soft. Besides, it is warm. ( Cái áo khốc thì mềm. Ngồi ra nó cịn
ấm.)

Furthermore,
Moreover,
What’s more

7/ But (nhưng), however, nevertheless (tuy nhiên)
Eg : – He is rich but mean. ( Anh ta giàu có nhưng keo kiệt)
– He is from Brazil but he can’t play football.

– They hadn’t trained hard; but/however/ nevertheless they won.
– He had no qualifications, but he got the job.

8/ Whereas, while ( Trong khi, ngược lại)

Eg : – Mr Pike is very generous while / whereas his wife is very mean.
9/ So, therefore, consequently ( Do đó , cho nên, vì thế )

Eg : – It started to rain, so we went home.

– He came back late, therefore his father got angry.
10/ And ( Và )

Eg : – I play football and tennis.

– I want you to buy that house and move there.
11/ Not only … but also …( Khơng những mà cịn)

* Dùng với động từ : – They not only lent me their car but also offered me a meal.
( Họ không những cho tơi mượn xe mà cịn mời tơi ăn)

* Dùng với danh từ : – Mike plays not only football but also tennis.
*Dùng với trạng từ : – She writes not only correctly but also neatly.

*Dùng vớicụm giới từ : – The Beatles are famous not only in their country but also in other
countries.

*Dùng với tính từ: – He’s not only intelligent but also handsome
12/ As well as ( Cũng như)

* Đi với danh từ : – The teacher, as well as his students, is going to the concert.
( Thầy giáo cùng với học sinh đi nghe hòa nhạc)

– My children, as well as my neighbour, are going to the stadium this afternoon.
Þ Động từ chia cho danh từ đứng trước.

*Đi với V-ing : – She works in a company as well as writing books for children.
( Cô ấy làm việc cho một công ty đồng thời còn viết sách cho trẻ em)

* Đi với tính từ : – He’s not only intelligent but also handsome = He’s intelligent as well
as handsome.

13/ Both …..and… *Đi với tính từ

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*Đi với danh từ

Eg : – Both Nam and Hoa want to go the theatre.( Cả Nam và Hoa đều muốn đi xem hát)
14/ Either … or …( Hoặc cái này hoặc cái kia)

* Dùng với danh từ làm tân ngữ

– You can take either this hat or that one.( Cậu có thể lấy cái mũ này hoặc cái kia)
* Dùng với mệnh đề

– Either you apologise or I’ll say good bye to you.( Hoặc là anh xin lỗi hoặc là tơi phải nói lời
chia tay)

* Dùng với danh từ làm chủ ngữ

– Either John or his friends have to go. ® Động từ chia cho danh từ đứng sau.
15/ Neither … nor ….( Không cái này và cũng không cái kia)

* Dùng với danh từ làm chủ ngữ

– Neither John nor Mary is going to class today.
– Neither John nor his cousins are going to ……..
Þ Động từ chia cho danh từ đứng sau.

* Dùng với động từ

– She can’t read and she can’t write either. = She can neither read nor write.
* Dùng với danh từ làm tân ngữ

– She can speak neither English nor French.
PHẦN II: VÍ DỤ

Câu 1. She got the job _______________ the fact that she had very little experience.
A. although

B. because of
C. despite
D. Because

Câu 2. My sister's hand-writing is always so neat, _______________ mine is a total mess.
A. although

B. nonetheless
C. otherwise
D. Whereas

Câu 3. I lost the game, but I told myself that I had improved a lot _______________.
A. in addition

B. because
C. Nonetheless
D. Despite

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A. but for
B. lest
C. whereas
D. such as

Câu 5. They like to keep their old houses rather than building the new ones ---- it is very hard
and expensive to maintain them.

A. because of
B. even though
C. on the contrary
D. for example

Câu 6. You'd better wear a helmet when you go roller-blading. _______________, you could
hurt yourself.

A. Unless
B. Instead
C. Otherwise

D. Therefore

Câu 7. Reading is an excellent way to increase your vocabulary. _______________, it can
also help you improve your grammar.

A. In addition
B. Moreover
C. Furthermore
D. All are correct

Câu 8. The student's essay was badly written. _______________, it was too short.
A. In addition

B. Moreover
C. Furthermore
D. All are correct

Câu 9. Due to ---- a lack of production ---- increasing housing prices, Liverpool is now ranked
as one of the least affordable cities countrywide.

A. neither / nor
B. no sooner / than
C. scarcely / before
D. both / and

Câu 10. Mike has been told he will have to pay the fine ---- his high rank in the military.
A. even if

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D. on purpose that

Câu 11. Continued high-blood pressure is dangerous ---- it can increase the risk of heart
disease and stroke.

A. however
B. so that
C. as

D. for instance

Câu 12. The inhabitants of our village claim that pedestrians have no choice but to risk their
lives crossing the dangerous road as there is ---- a pedestrian bridge ---- a crosswalk.
A. not only / but also

B. both / and
C. neither / nor
D. no sooner / than

Câu 13. _____ the Oscar Reward, the Cannes Film Festival is the biggest event which takes
place in May in the South of France.

A. Except for
B. Such as
C. Lest
D. Unless

Câu 14. ---- vaccination has eliminated naturally occurring polio in North and South America,
rare cases continue to occur in developing countries of Africa.

A. However
B. Although

C. As a result of
D. Hence

Câu 15. The economy in China is booming; ---- many foreign investors are planning to enter
China's market.

A. nonetheless
B. even if
C. so as to
D. that's why

Câu 16. Johnny Pacheco has a creative talent as a composer; ----, he is a successful arranger.
A. owing to

B. now that
C. though
D. moreover

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A. Regarding
B. Although
C. No matter
D. Even though

Câu 18. ---- they tried hard, the students could not complete the project in time as they were
lacking in skills and knowledge.

A. Although
B. As
C. Since
D. Despite

Câu 19. All the soldiers had to take their masks with them ---- there was a gas attack.
A. because of

B. so
C. so that
D. in case

Câu 20. He should not have used office property. ----, he ought not to have been in the building
at all outside office hours.

A. in addition to
B. owing to
C. so that
D. furthermore

Câu 21. She feels like giving up her job ---- the consequences she will face.
A. although

B. much as
C. as a result
D. regardless of

Câu 22. Smaller companies were merged into the parent company ---- creating a single
organization.

A. despite

B. as a consequence
C. though

D. thereby

Câu 23. ---- you fail, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you tried.
A. Whereas

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Câu 24. ---- a person tries very hard to suppress the obsession, it continues to reoccur in an
uncontrollable fashion.

A. No matter
B. Besides
C. Even though
D. Therefore

Câu 25. ---- motor vehicles are the most preferable way of transport, they are also the major
contributor to global warming.

A. Whereas

B. On the other hand
C. On the contrary
D. Whenever

Câu 26. ---- oil was discovered in Alberta as early as 1914, the oil and gas industry really took
off in the late 1960s when large deposits were discovered.

A. By contrast
B. As a result
C. Therefore

D. In spite of the fact that

Câu 27. ---- museums, libraries and archives are cultural institutions, they should ensure that
their collections are built up in accordance with universally recognized moral principles.
A. In view of

B. In order to
C. As if

D. Considering that

Câu 28. Smallpox was eventually declared eradicated in 1980, ---- a vigorous campaign of
immunization by the World Health Organization.

A. nevertheless
B. thanks to
C. now that
D. in spite of

Câu 29. During the war of 1812, the Royal Navy had more ships than the U.S. Navy; ----, they
were able to maintain a tight blockade on American waters and transport British Army troops to
American shores.

A. nonetheless
B. otherwise
C. by contrast
D. therefore

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A. in contrast to
B. because

C. on grounds of
D. Despite

ĐÁP ÁN
Câu 1: C

Despite + N = mặc dù
Although + clause = mặc dù
Because of + N = bởi vì
Because + clause = bởi vì

Phương án C hợp nghĩa, đúng ngữ pháp

Dịch nghĩa: Cô ấy nhận được công việc, mặc dù cơ ấy chưa có nhiều kinh nghiệm
Câu 2: D

Although + clause = mặc dù Nonetheless = tuy nhiên, tuy vậy Whereas = trong khi đó

Otherwise = nếu khơng thì Phương án D Dịch nghĩa: Chữ viết tay của chị tôi lúc nào cũng ngay
ngắn, trong khi chữ của tơi thì giống như một mớ hỗn độn

Câu 3: C

In addition = ngoài ra, thêm vào đó
because =bởi vì

Nonetheless = tuy nhiên
Despite = mặc dù
Phương án C

Dịch nghĩa: Tôi đã thua trận đấu, nhưng tôi tự nhủ rằng: tuy nhiên mình cũng đã cải thiện rất
nhiều

Câu 4: D

Such as = chẳng hạn như

But for = Nếu khơng vì, nếu khơng có
Lest = sợ rằng, e rằng

Whereas = trong khi
Phương án D

Dịch nghĩa: một số người tin rằng các loại vắc xin làm cho hệ miễn dịch bị quá tải, làm hệ miễn
dịch kém phản ứng chống lại những căn bệnh như viêm màng não hay AIDS, những căn bệnh
hiện nay đang đe dọa dức khỏe chúng ta

Câu 5: B

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Phương án B hợp nghĩa:

Dịch: Họ muốn giữ lại những căn nhà cũ hơn là việc xây mới, mặc dù việc duy trì có thể rất khó
khăn và tốn kém

Câu 6: C

Unless = trừ khi

Instead = thay vì điều đó
Otherwise = nếu khơng thì

Therefore = do đó

Phương án C hợp nghĩa

Dịch nghĩa: Bạn nên đội mũ bảo hiểm khi đi trượt patin. Nếu không thì bạn có thể sẽ tự làm
mình bị thương

Câu 7: D

In addition = ngoài ra

Moreover = thêm vào đó, ngồi ra
Furthermore = thêm vào đó, ngồi ra

Cả ba phương án đều đúng, ta chọn phương án D

Dịch nghĩa: Đọc sách là một cách tuyệt vời đề nâng cao vốn từ vừng. Thêm vào đó, nó cịn
giúp nâng cao ngữ pháp

Câu 8: D

In addition = ngoài ra

Moreover = thêm vào đó, ngồi ra
Furthermore = thêm vào đó, ngoài ra

Cả ba phương án đều đúng, ta chọn phương án D

Dịch nghĩa: Bài luận của học sinh đó viết q tệ. Ngồi ra, nó cịn ngắn nữa
Câu 9: D

both … and: cả…và…

Neither…nor: không…mà cũng khơng…

no sooner...than...= hardly/ scarely.... when...: vừa mới... thì
chọn D

Dịch nghĩa: Do sản xuất thiếu và giá nhà tăng, Liverpool giờ được xếp vào một trong số các
thành phố khó có đủ điều kiện để sinh sống nhất cả nước

Câu 10: C

Even if + clause = kể cả, ngay cả khi
Furthermore = ngoài ra

Despite + N = mặc dù
Phương án C

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Câu 11: C

However = tuy nhiên
So that = để mà
As = bởi vì, khi

For instance = ví dụ (thường ngăn cách với mệnh đề chính bởi dấu phẩy)
Phương án C hợp nghĩa

Dịch nghĩa: Huyết áp cao liên tục rất nguy hiểm bởi nó làm tăng nguy cơ bênh về tim và đột
quỵ

Câu 12: C

Not only ... but also = khơng những mà cịn
Both A and B = cả A và B

Neither A nor B ... = Cả A và B đều không
No sooner ... than ... = vừa mới ... thì
Phương án C hợp nghĩa

Dịch nghĩa: Dân cư của làng ta phản ánh rằng khách bộ hành khơng có lựa chọn nào khác
ngoài việc mạo hiểm mạng sống băng qua những con đường nguy hiểm, bởi vì khơng có một
cây cầu dành cho người đi bộ hay đường kẻ ngang cho người đi bộ

Câu 13: A

Except for = ngoại trừ

Such as = chẳng hạn như (thường dùng khi liệt kê ra ví dụ để làm dẫn chứng, chứng minh cho
điều mình vừa đề cập)

Lest = sợ rằng, e rằng
Unless = trừ khi

Phương án A hợp nghĩa

Dịch nghĩa: Ngoại trừ giải thưởng Oscar thì liên hoan phim Cannes là sự kiện lớn nhất diễn ra
vào tháng năm ở miền Nam nước Pháp

Câu 14: B

However = tuy nhiên

Although + clause = mặc dù
As a result of + N = do, bởi vì
Hence = do đó

Phương án B hợp nghĩa

Dịch nghĩa: Mặc dù việc tiêm chủng đã loại bỏ nguy cơ nguồn gốc tự nhiên của bệnh viêm tủy
xám ở Bắc và Nam Phi, một số hiếm các ca mắc bệnh vẫn tiếp tục diễn ra ở những quốc gia
châu Phi đang phát triển

Câu 15: D

Nonetheless = dù sao

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So as to + V = để làm gì
That’s why = đó là lí do tại sao
Phương án D hợp nghĩa

Dịch nghĩa: Kinh tế Trung Quốc đang bùng nổ, đó là lí do tại sao rất nhiều nhà đầu tư nước
ngồi đang có ý định thâm nhập vào thị trường Trung Quốc

Câu 16: D

Moreover = ngồi ra
Owing to = bởi vì
Now that = bởi vì
Though = mặc dù

MOREOVER có thể đứng độc lập, ngăn cách với mệnh đề chính bằng dấu phẩy
Phương án D

Dịch nghĩa: Johny Pacheo là một nhà soạn nhạc tài năng, sáng tạo. Ngoài ra, anh ta cịn là một
nhà quản lí thành đạt

Câu 17: C

Cấu trúc: No matter how ... = However = Dù cho ...đi chăng nữa
Regarding: xét về việc

although + clause=mặc dù =even though
Phương án C

Dịch nghĩa: Dù cho bạn đã hút thuốc bao lâu đi chăng nữa, bạn vẫn có thể vượt qua được cơn
nghiện thuốc

Câu 18: A

Although = mặc dù
As = bởi vì, khi

Since = bởi vì, kể từ khi
Despite + N= mặc dù
Phương án A

Dịch nghĩa: Mặc dù đã cố gắng, nhiều học sinh khơng thể hồn thành dự án đúng hạn bởi họ
thiếu kĩ năng và hiểu biết

Câu 19: D

Because of + N = bởi vì
So = do đó

So that = để mà
In case = phịng khi
Phương án D hợp nghĩa

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In addition to + N = ngoài ... ra
Futhermore= thêm vào đó, ngồi ra
Owing to + N = ngồi ra

So that = để mà

Phương án D hợp nghĩa, đúng cấu trúc
Phương án D

Dịch nghĩa: Lẽ ra anh ta không nên sử dụng tài sản của cơng ty. Ngồi ra, anh ta lẽ ra khơng
nên ở lại tịa nhà ngồi giờ hành chính

Câu 21: D

Although + clause = mặc dù
Regardless of + N = bất chấp
Much as + clause = mặc dù
As a result = kết quả là, do đó
Phương án D hợp nghĩa

Dịch nghĩa: Cô ấy muốn bỏ việc bất chấp những hậu quả mà cô ấy sẽ phải đối mặt

Câu 22: D

Despite + N = mặc dù

As a consequence of + N = bởi vì
Though + clause = mặc dù

Thereby = bằng cách ấy, do đó
Phương án D

Dịch nghĩa: Những công ty nhỏ được hợp nhất với các cơng ty mẹ, bằng cách đó đã tạo ra một
tổ chức duy nhất

Câu 23: D

Even if = ngay cả khi
Whereas = trong khi
Unlike = khác với ...

Provided (that) = với điều kiện là, miễn là
Phương án D hợp nghĩa

Dịch nghĩa: Ngay cả khi bạn thất bại, bạn sẽ vẫn cảm thấy thoải mái vì biết rằng mình đã có cố
gắng

Câu 24: C

Even though = mặc dù

No matter = khơng quan trọng

Therefore = do đó

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Dịch nghĩa: Mặc dù con người cố gắng rất nỗ lực để vượt qua được nỗi ám ảnh, nó vẫn cứ tái
diễn theo cách khơng thể kiểm sốt được

Câu 25: A

Whereas = trong khi mà, nhưng trái lại
On the other hand = mặc khác

On the contrary = trái lại
Whenever = bất cứ lúc nào
Phương án A hợp nghĩa

Dịch nghĩa: Trong khi những phương tiện sử dụng động cơ rất được ưa chuộng, chúng cũng là
một nguồn lớn đóng góp vào sự nóng lên tồn cầu

Câu 26: D

By contrast = đối lập
As a result = kết quả là
Therefore = do đó

In spite of the fact that + clause= mặc dù
Phương án D hợp nghĩa

Dịch nghĩa: Mặc dù dầu thô được phát hiện ở Alberta từ năm 1914, ngành công nghiệp thực sự
phát triển vào cuối thập niên 60 khi những mỏ khoáng sản lớn được phát hiện

Câu 27: D

Considering that + clause= xem xét về
In view of + N = xem xét

In order to +V = để mà
As if = như thể là

Phương án D hợp nghĩa, hợp cấu trúc

Dịch nghĩa: Xem xét tới việc bảo tàng, thư viện và những cơ sở lưu trữ là những tổ chức văn
hóa, họ nên đảm bảo rằng những bộ sưu tập được xây dựng theo nguyên tắc đạo đức được
công nhận phổ biến

Câu 28: B

Nevertheless = tuy nhiên, mặc dù vậy
Thanks to + N = nhờ có

Now that = Vì, do
In spite of + N = mặc dù
Phương án B hợp nghĩa

Dịch nghĩa: Bênh đậu mùa cuối cũng đã được tun bố là bị xóa sổ hồn tồn vào năm 1980,
nhờ có một chiến dịch tiêm chủng mạnh mẽ được thực hiện bởi tổ chức Y tế thế giới

Câu 29: D

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Otherwise = nếu khơng thì
By contrast = trái ngược, đối lập
Phương án D hợp nghĩa

Dịch nghĩa: Trong suốt chiến tranh năm 1812, Qn đội Hồng gia có nhiều tàu chiến hơn Hải
quân Mỹ, do vậy, họ có thể phong tỏa chặt vùng biển châu Mỹ và chuyển quân đội Anh tới bãi
biển

Câu 30: B

in contrast to + N = trái ngược với
because + clause = bởi vì

despite + N = mặc dù
on grounds of = với lí do là
Phương án B

Dịch nghĩa: Telecare là một dịch vụ hỗ trợ qua điện thoại ở Mỹ, cung cấp liên lạc với những
người đang cô đơn hay bị cô lập bởi họ đã có tuổi hoặc khuyết tật

PHẦN III. BÀI TẬP VẬN DỤNG
Exercise 1

1.She’s not only beautiful_________ intelligent.
a. but also

b. but
c. however
d. yet

2. I was very tired, ________ I determined to walk on to the next village.
a. therefore

b. however
c. and
d. or

3. You can come here either on Monday__________ on Friday.
a. or

b. nor
c. both
d. and

4. He had to act immediately; ________ he would have been too late.
a. consequently

b. nevertheless
c. still
d. otherwise

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a. and

b. but
c. or
d. so

6. The weather in Dalat is neither too hot in summer________ too cold in winter.
a. or

b. nor
c. or else
d. otherwise

7. Jane is beautiful and intelligent________
a. too

b. so
c. both
d. moreover

8. Jane is beautiful and intelligent; ________ she’s very kind.
a. moreover

b. however
c. for all that
d. on the other hand

9. He never works_______ he gains all the prizes.
a. furthermore

b. whereas
c. but
d. accordingly

10. The sun is shining and there are very few clouds; _______, I am sure it is going to
rain.

a. what’s more
b. hence
c. thus
d. nevertheless

11. Bill is in class 12, _______ John, who is a year older, is only in class 4.
a. and

b. whereas
c. either
d. nevertheless

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b. yet
c. still
d. otherwise

13. You need to get some job retraining. _______ it, you risk being laid off.
a. If so

b. If not
c. With
d. Without

14. Could I have rice_______ potatoes, please?
a. but

b. but also
c. instead
d. instead of

15. _______His denial, we knew that he was guilty.
a. Despite

b. In spite
c. Because

d. And

16. John’s family is very happy_______his being a warded a scholarship.
a. because of

b. if
c. either
d. nor

17. Graphite is a soft, slippery solid that is a good conductor of_______ hear and
electricity.

a. not just

b. and
c. both
d. moreover

18. The lecture was _______ interesting and instructive.
a. as

b. either
c. neither
d. both

19. Both Mary and Allen_______Jean are going on the tour.
a. as well

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c. nor
d. but

20. He likes travel, and_______ does she.
a. too

b. such
c. so
d. but

Exercise 2

1.I’m worried about it, and he is_______
a.too

b. also
c. but also
d. a or b

2. He borrowed money_______ he could finish his education.
a. that

b. so that
c. such as
d. too

3. he temperature drops_______ the sun sets.
a. while

b. for
c. because
d. when

4. Some birds cannot fly well, _______, the chicken has wings, but its flying muscles are
not strong enough to be useful.

a. for example
b. for instance
c. such as
d. a or b

5. The missing piece is small, _______ nevertheless important.
a. or

b. but
c. and
d. so

6. I’m very homesick_______ a student a broad.
a. as

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c. because of
d. due to

7. Just_______ he died, my friend who wrote poetry published his first book.
a. but

b. either
c. and
d. before

8. Blindfish, which spend their whole lives in caves, have _______ eyes nor body

pigments.

a. not any

b. either
c. nor
d. without

9. _______their small size, the cameras take good pictures.
a. In spite of

b. Despite of
c. Because
d. And

10. She could not decide_______ to drive_______ to jump into water.
a. both/ or

b. not only/ but also
c. either/ or
d. whether/or

11. Flying is not only faster, _______ safer than traveling by car.
a. also

b. so
c. and
d. but also

12. Beth can play the guitar_______ the violin.

a. also

b. so
c. but also
d. and

13. _______his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.
a. Although

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d. b or c

14. I like bananas, _______ my brother doesn’t
a. because

b. and
c. but
d. even though

15. Glucose does not have to be digested, _______ it can be put directly into the
bloodstream.

a. so

b. while
c. and since
d. such

16. _______few species that live on the ground, most monkeys live in tress.
a. There are

b. A
c. All but
d. Except for

17. She closed the door_______ left for the city.
a. and

b. but
c. or
d. therefore

18. The mail comes at ten o’clock every day_______ Sunday.
a. except

b. although
c. or
d. and

19. We need wither a nail_______ a screw to hang this picture.
a. and

b. or
c. both
d. but

20. You had better come yourself_______ send a friend.
a. either

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Exercise 3

1.We should be firm_______ patient in this case.
a. and

b. or
c. in stead of
d. rather

2. _______ food we eat lacks minerals, then the body an use the stores from its bones for
more urgent needs.

a. As the

b. If the
c. The
d. Since

3. It sounds like something wrong with the car’s engine_______, we’d better take it to the
garage immediately.

a. Otherwise

b. Without it
c. If not
d. If so

4. We didn’t go to Paris. We went to Rome_______
a. also

b. but also
c. instead

d. instead of

5. No one _______ Kathy knows very much about it.
a. and

b. as
c. but
d. however

6. Some birds, _______ robins and cardinals, spend their winter in the North.
a. as

b. such as
c. and
d. likely

7. Galaxies are composed of millions of individual stars_______ are so far away that they
appear as single pints of light.

a. but they

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c. in spite of
d. contrary

8. Internet is a very fast_______ convenient way for us to get information.
a. and

b. or
c. therefore
d. but

9. It’s raining, _______ I can’t go to the beach.
a. so

b. or
c. but
d. and

10. An effective paragraph must _______ be unified and ordered but also complete.
a. in addition

b. either
c. not only
d. as well

11. _______ his poor English, he managed to communicate his problem very clearly.
a. Although

b. Even though
c. though
d. In spite of

12. He is saving_______ he can go on vacation.
a. so that

b. so
c. unless
d. that

13. The flight was canceled_______ the weather conditions were bad.

a. because of

b. due to the fact that
c. thanks

d. that

14. Pheasants spend most of their time on the ground, _______ many species perch in
trees at night.

a. as well as

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d. although

15. Natural fiber comes from_______ animal or plant.
a. either

b. otherwise
c. or
d. thus

16. _______ Marge, three couples are invited
a. Addition

b. Besides
c. Next
d. Moreover

17. All of the students_______ the seniors will receive their grades in two weeks.
a. but

b. except
c. and
d. a or b

18. It was still painful, _______ I went to see a doctor.
a. but

b. or
c. so
d. however

19. _______ pipelines are expensive to build, they are relatively cheap to operate and
maintain.

a. Because

b. That
c. Although
d. Despite

20. He felt ill_______ he went to bed early.
a. and

b. but
c. or
d. so

Exercise 4

1.The examination was very difficult, _______ very few were able to pass.
a. consequently

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d. whereas

2. We know_______ him and his wife.
a. either

b. neither
c. both
d. as well

3. You can send letters from Hongkong_______ by Suez or by Canada.
a. either

b. neither
c. both
d. as well

4. There as no one there; _______ I went away.
a. and

b. but
c. or
d. so

5. He was very young and had no experience of that type of work he was not given the
post.

a. and

b. but
c. or
d. therefore

6. He has to pay a fine of $10, _______ he had to spend 10 days in prison
a. or else

b. while
c. whereas
d. however

7. He is very cleaver and wins all the prizes _______ his brother never seems to know a
thing.

a. and

b. while
c. therefore
d. or

8. You must tell him where you are going_______ when you will be back
a. and both

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d. and too

9. He was the best in class at Maths and English; _______ he was the best footballer in
the school.

a. moreover

b. however
c. or
d. so

10. Geography is a very interesting subject; _______ very few people study it thoroughly.
a. and

b. however
c. or
d. so

11. It was very wet_______ I decided not to go
a. and

b. but
c. or
d. so

12. He is very fond of music_______ reading.
a. as

b. as well
c. as well as
d. as good as

13. I told him to come at three _______ to bring his wife with him.
a. also

b. and also

c. so
d. too

14. Our opponents have e very good team; _______ there is no need for us to lose hope.
a. and

b. therefore
c. moreover
d. however

15. I’ll offer it to Tom _______, he may not want it.
a. Even though

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16. There is fog at Heathrow; the plane, _______, has been diverted.
a. otherwise

b. so
c. therefore
d. or

17.He says he will pay; I don’t think he will, _______
a. though

b. even though
c. in case
d. but

18. They are ugly and expensive, _______ people buy them.
a. Already

b. Yet
c. Thus
d. Hence

19. You aren’t rich; _______, you could do something to help him.
a. yet

b. still
c. for
d. but

20. _______ the severe weather conditions all the cars completed the course.
a. In spite

b. Despite
c. However
d. Yet

Exercise 5

1._______ we lived in town, we often went to the theater
a. After

b. When
c. For
d. Or

2. He took the food eagerly, _______ he had eaten nothing since dawn.
a. if

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3. _______ the sun rose, the fog dispersed.
a. As

b. When
c. Before
d. After

4. _______ a married man, he has to think of his family.
a. If

b. As
c. or
d. so

5. Tired_______ he was, he offered to carry her.
a. as

b. though
c. Although
d. however

6. Some people waste food_______ others don’t have enough.
a. as

b. in case
c. while
d. before

7. _______ she came to know him better, she relied on him more.
a. While

b. Because of
c. Though
d. As

8. _______ I sympathize with your point of view, I cannot accept it.
a. While

b. Although
c. But
d. a or b

9. How can you expect your children to be truthful_______ you yourself tell lies?
a. when

b. therefore
c. because
d. since

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a. like

b. as
c. or
d. and

11. He stole, not_______ he wanted the money, _______ because he liked stealing.
a. for/ but

b. because/but
c. although/however

d. because/and

12. Not everybody thinks the building is ugly_______, some people say it looks
marvelous.

a. On the contrary
b. Because
c. Although
d. Since

13. Business has been very bad this year_______, we have had to close one of our
factories.

a. consequently
b. as a result
c. but
d. a or b

14. Take a map with you _______ you lose your way.
a. if

b. in case
c. so that
d. so

15. The play was very boring, _______ they walked out.
a. so

b. if
c. when

d. while

16. She’ll only do the job_______ you pay he more.
a. unless

b. after
c. if
d. as

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a. when

b. for
c. because
d. since

18. I never take and umbrella_______ it’s raining heavily.
a. unless

b. if
c. otherwise
d. or

19. He got a new alarm clock_______ he’d get up on time.
a. because

b. and
c. so that
d. so’

20. He agreed to go climbing_______ he hated heights.

a. despite

b. in spite of
c. so
d. although

Exercise 6

1.We decided not to go out for a meal_______ we were simply too tired.
a. but

b. if
c. because
d. unless

2. Have you really go not money_______ the fact that you’ve had a part time job this
term?

a. although

b. in spite of
c. because of
d. in case

3. We’ve been thinking about nothing else_______ we bought our plane tickets.
a. until

b. since
c. so
d. after

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a. if

b. in case
c. as
d. but

5. Wicky and I will be off to France_______ this term is over
a. for

b. as
c. as soon as
d. in spite of

6. We took lots of photos. We videoed the speeches_______
a. but also

b. however
c. as well
d. in addition

7. We’re going to buy a special ticket_______ we can go anywhere we like on the way.
a. as if

b. since
c. in order
d. so that

8. I’m not sure a thank you letter is really necessary. _______, I can’t be bothered to write
one.

a. And

b. or
c. As
d. Anyway

9. It was a terrible journey. _______, we got there safely in the end.
a. Still

b. Besides
c. Moreover
d. If

10. It’s a lovely day, isn’t it? Yes, beautiful_______ have you seen John?
a. However

b. by the way
c. But
d. nevertheless

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b. while
c. so as
d. because

12. He had to take photos of the places he visits. _______, he’s writing a report of his
journey.

a. In addition

b. Because
c. However
d. And

13. He thought the talk was fascinating. His friend, _______ fell asleep halfway through it.
a. although

b. nevertheless
c. however
d. b or c

14. Olivia booked a babysitter_______ she could go our for the evening.
a. so that

b. but
c. so
d. hence

15. _______ we had got ton the plane, it started to rain.
a. If

b. While
c. Before
d. As soon as

16. Jane has a computer, _______ she doesn’t use it.
a. and

b. since
c. but

d. in spite of

17. It was cloudy. _______, the photos came out very bad.
a. Result

b. As a result
c. However
d. But

18. You should bring an umbrella_______ it rains.
a. if

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c. in case
d. because of

19. Mark heard the news on the radio_______ he was driving home.
a. while

b. as
c. until
d. a or b

20. Everyone thought she would accept the offer_______, she turned it down.
a. However

b. So
c. Too
d. Moreover

VII. Choose the correct answer.

1.The sky was gray and cloudy. ________, we went to the beach.
A. Consequently

B. Nevertheless
C. Even though
D. In spite of

2. I turned on the fan __________ the room was hot.
A. due to

B. despite

C. even though
D. because

3. Sam and I will meet you at the restaurant tonight ________ we can find a baby-sitter.
A. although

B. unless

C. otherwise
D. only if

4. Carol showed up for the meeting ________ I asked her not to be there.
A. even though

B. despite

C. provided that

D. because

5. You must lend me the money for the trip. ________, I won’t be able to go.
A. Consequently

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C. Otherwise
D. Although

6. The road will remain safe ________ the flood washes out the bridge.
A. as long as

B. unless

C. providing that
D. since

7. The roles of men and women were not the same in ancient Greece. For example, men
were both participants and spectators in the ancient Olympics. Women, ________ were
forbidden to attend or participate.

A. nevertheless
B. on the other hand
C. therefore

D. otherwise

8. The windows were all left open. _____, the room was a real mess after the windstorm.
A. Nevertheless

B. However

C. Consequently
D. Otherwise

9. It looks like they’re going to succeed ________ their present difficulties.
A. despite

B. because of

C. even though
D. yet

10. ________ Marge is an honest person, I still wonder whether she’s telling the truth
about the incident.

A. In spite of
B. Since

C. Though
D. In the event that

11. The professor told me that I was doing well, ________ my final grade was awful!
A. so

B. therefore

C. in spite of
D. yet

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A. Now that

B. While

C. Although
D. In case

13. You’d better give me your answer quickly, ________ I’ll withdraw the invitation.
A. although

B. nevertheless
C. even though
D. or else

14. What time do you expect Ted to be home? I must talk to him. I usually go to bed
around ten, but tell him to call me tonight ________ it’s past midnight.

A. however
B. in case

C. even if
D. as long as

15. ____ you’re going to the fruit market, would you please pick up a few apples for me?
A. Even if

B. Although

C. So
D. As long as

16. I guess I’m a soft touch. I just lent Jan some money for lunch ________ she never

paid me back my last loan.

A. even though
B. unless

C. or else
D. only if

17. I think I did okay in my speech last night _____ I’d had almost no sleep for 24 hours.
A. even

B. in spite of
C. unless

D. despite the fact that

18. I asked Angela to run the office while I’m gone _______ I know I can depend on her.
A. unless

B. since

C. although
D. therefore

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A. Because
B. Only if

C. Even though
D. Provided that

20. ________ the salary meets my expectations. I will accept the job offer.
A. Due to

B. Even if

C. Provided that
D. Unless

21. To power their inventions, people have made use of natural energy sources, _______
coal, oil, water, and steam.

A. in addition to
B. as

C. and they use
D. such as

22. ________ excellent art museums, Moscow has a world-famous baler company.
A. Because of

B. In spite of

C. In case of
D. In addition to

23. Alex cannot express himself clearly and correctly in writing. He will never advance in
his job ________ he improves his language skills.

A. otherwise
B. if

C. only if
D. unless

24. ________ there was no electricity, I was able to read because I had a candle.
A. Unless

B. Even though
C. Even
D. Only if

25. A fire must have a readily available supply of oxygen. ________ it will stop burning.
A. Consequently

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26. I studied Spanish for four years in high school. ________, I had trouble talking with
people when I was traveling in Spain.

A. Therefore

B. On the other hand

C. Moreover
D. Nevertheless

27. I am afraid that the company is in deep trouble. ________, we are going to make some
people redundant.

A. Therefore
B. However

C. But
D. And

28. I like to keep the windows open at night no matter how cold it gets. My wife, ______,
prefers a warm bedroom with all windows tightly shut.

A. nevertheless
B. consequently

C. on the other hand
D. moreover

29. Some fish can survive only in salt water, ________ other species can live only in
fresh water.

A. whereas
B. unless

C. if
D. since

30. ________ Jason because famous, he has ignored his old friends. He shouldn’t do
that.

A. If

B. Ever since

C. Even though
D. Due to

31. We’re going to lose this game ________ the team doesn’t start playing better soon.
A. if

B. unless

C. although
D. whereas

32. Jack insisted that he didn’t need any help, ________ I helped him anyway.
A. and

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C. besides
D. but

33. Florida is famous for its tourist attractions. Its coastline offers excellent white sand
beaches. ________, it has warm, sunny weather.

A. Otherwise
B. Furthermore
C. Nevertheless
D. On the other hand

34. The flowers will soon start to bloom ________ winter is gone and the weather is
beginning to get warmer.

A. even if
B. now that

C. so

D. even though

35. Only if you promise to study hard ________ to tutor you.
A. will I agree

B. agree I

C. I agree
D. I will agree

VIII. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting:
1.I was such nervous that I didn’t think I would pass the exam.

A B C D

2. Many teachers have devoted all their lives to teaching so teaching is not a well paid
job.

A B C D

3. They can speak English and use a computer so as to they can easily get a good job.
A B C D

4. Despite she was in her middle age, she looked very graceful and charming.
A B C D

5. The prices of accommodation are as big that many people cannot afford to buy a
house.

A B C D

Write a new sentence with the same meaning. Use the word(s) given.
1.He couldn’t sleep although he was very tired. (in spite of)

=> ……….

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3. In spite of her injured feet, she managed to get home before dark. (although)
=> ……….

4. In spite of not having eaten for three days, he didn’t feel hungry. (even though)
=> ……….

5. He decided to get the job although the salary was low. (in spite of)
=> ……….
6. They lost the match, although they were a better team. (despite)
=> ……….
7. We didn’t go fishing because the water was rough. (because of)
=> ……….
8. She stayed at home because of her mother’s sickness. (because)
=> ……….

9. Although Mr. David is rich, he couldn’t afford to buy such a villa. (in spite of)
=> ……….

10. Despite my like for black coffee, I cannot drink it in the evening. (although)
=> ……….

ĐÁP ÁN
Exercise 1

1a 2b 3a 4d 5a 6b 7a 8a 9c 10d 11b 12d 13d 14d 15a 16a 17c 18d 19b 20c
Exercise 2

1a 2b 3d 4d 5b 6b 7d 8b 9a 10d
11d 12d 13d 14c 15a 16d 17a 18a 19b 20c
Exercise 3

1c 2b 3d 4c 5c 6b 7a 8a 9a 10c
11d 12a 13b 14d 15a 16b 17d 18c 19c 20d
Exercise 4

1a 2c 3a 4d 5d 6a 7b 8c 9a 10b
11d 12c 13b 14d 15d 16c 17a 18b 19b 20b
Exercise 5

1b 2d 3a 4b 5a 6c 7d 8d 9a 10b
11b 12a 13d 14b 15a 16c 17d 18a 19c 20d
Exercise 6

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11d 12a 13d 14a 15d 16c 17b 18c 19d 20a
VII+ VIII

1. B 2. D 3. D 4. A 5. C 6. B 7. B 8. C 9. A 10. C
11. D 12. A 13. D 14. C 15. D 16. A 17. D 18. B 19. C 20. C
21. D 22. D 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. A 30. B
31. A 32. D 33. B 34. B 35. A 36. A 37. C 38. C 39. A 40. B
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41. In spite of being tired / his tiredness, he couldn’t sleep.

42. Despite the fact that he’s got a Vietnamese name, he’s in fact a Cambodian.
43. Although her feet were injured, she managed to get home before dark.
44. Even though he hadn’t eaten for three days, he didn’t feel hungry.
45. In spite of the low salary, he decided to get the job.

46. Despite the fact that they were a better team, they lost the match.
47. We didn’t go fishing because of the rough water.

48. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.

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